CDU Economic Council Urges Stricter Debt Brake
The economic council of the CDU is urging a stricter debt‑breake system. Economist Lars Feld, chair of the scientific…
Rhein Urges CDU to Prioritize Election Workers in Reform Debates
Hessian Minister-President Boris Rhein (CDU) urged his party to give more consideration to its own candidates during the current…
Alice Schwarzer Hopes Weidel’s Chancellorship Would Encourage Women
Schwarzer said that, if the AfD’s leader Alice Weidel were to become chancellor, it could have a positive…
German Chancellor Merz Calls Nigeria’s President Tinubu Wednesday
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) talked on Wednesday with President Bola Tinubu of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, spokesperson Stefan Kornelius…
Kretschmann Urges Greens to Reject Cooperation with Left Party
Baden-Württemberg’s outgoing Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann warned his party against working with the Left.“I am firmly against a partnership” the…
Left Party Voices Concern Over Removing Study Years From Pension Credits
The Left sharply criticized Jens Spahn’s proposal to stop counting university years toward pension contributions. In a statement to…
DAX Starts Higher Amid Lingering Nervousness
The DAX began Wednesday morning on a positive note. Around 9:30 a.m. local time, the main index was…
Employers Demand Merz Rapidly Deliver Reform Package with Tax Cuts, Lower Social Spending and Bureaucracy Reduction
Employers are losing patience with the black‑red government and are urging Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to promptly deliver a…
BVB Clinches 2-0 Victory Over Atalanta in Champions League First Leg
Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the first leg of the Champions League playoffs on…
Eurojackpot Winners Draw Announced Tuesday 17 February 2026
The evening Eurojackpot draw held on Tuesday produced the winning numbers 8, 23, 39, 40, 44, with the two Euro numbers being…
Linnemann Urges Politicians to Plan Their Own Retirement, Lead by Example
The CDU’s secretariat chief, Carsten Linnemann, urged colleagues to lead by example as Germany prepares its next wave…
Rosatom Ends Siemens Energy Deal Excludes German Power Giant from Paks II Construction
Siemens Energy, the German energy group, is no longer acting as a technology supplier for the construction of Hungary’s…
DAX Climbs Tuesday as Bayer and Vonovia Surge
The DAX finished the day up, closing at 24,998 points-an increase of 0.8 % versus the previous day’s close.…
CDU Leaders Demand Age Limit on Social Media Use
Ahead of this weekend’s CDU federal party convention in Stuttgart, politicians from both the federal level and several…
Ifo President Fuest Warns SPD’s Planned Tax Cuts for Middle and Lower Income Will Cost Over 30 Billion Euros Annually
Clemens Fuest, the president of the Ifo Institute, dismissed SPD Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil’s proposal to cut taxes for middle‑and‑lower‑income…
Ergo Plans to Cut 1,000 Jobs by 2030 Reducing German Workforce by 200 Annually
Ergo plans to reduce about 200 jobs per year in Germany through 2030. The insurer reached this agreement…
Iran Launches Rocket Exercises Towards Strait Of Hormuz
Iran has reportedly launched intense shooting exercises aimed at the Strait of Hormuz. According to several Iranian state‑media…
Germany Weighs State Guarantees for Argentine LNG Imports
The German federal government is looking at ways to support LNG imports from Argentina through state guarantees. According…
Greens Accuse Reiche of Inaction Over Germany’s Low Gas Supply As Winter Threatens
The Greens have accused Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche (CDU) of inaction over Germany’s low gas‑storage levels. “The…
German Language Rules Home Life as Majority Speak Exclusively Native Tongue
In Germany households predominantly speak German. According to the Federal Statistical Office’s micro‑census results for 2024, about 77 %…
German Parties Clash Over Higher Taxes For High Earners
In the debate over a tax reform, SPD politicians are also calling for a heavier burden on high…
Germany Eases Venezuela Travel Warning to Targeted Regions
The German Foreign Office has significantly relaxed the travel warning it imposed on Venezuela shortly after the U.S.…
DAX Declines as AI Continues to Capture Attention
The Dax slipped at the close of the Xetra session, ending at 24,801 points – a decline of…
Lazard CEO Urges Europe to Stretch Its Wings Away from US Control
Peter Orszag, the head of U.S. investment bank Lazard, urged European leaders to pursue greater independence from Washington.…
DAX Remains Flat to Previous Day’s Level as Investors Search for Direction
By mid‑morning on Monday, the German stock index had largely returned to its previous trading day’s level. At…
Union Proposes Limiting Train Track Access Amid Safety Debate
In the debate over increased safety on trains, the Union is now proposing access restrictions at stations. “Other…
Justice Ministry Plans Reforms to Make Lawyer Registry More Attractive
The Federal Ministry of Justice presented a draft law aimed at making the professional field of notaries more…
German Housing Market Climate Slightly Improves at Start of Year
The mood in Germany’s residential construction sector has edged up at the beginning of the year. In January,…
Survey Finds Younger People Prefer Starting Their Own Businesses Over Working For Others
According to a special analysis of the KfW Start‑up Monitor for “Der Spiegel”, younger people are more inclined toward…
SPD Ties Income Tax Reform to Conditions Amid Rising Union Conflict
The debate over income‑tax relief is now turning into a new clash between the Union party and the…
Ifo CEO Says Income Tax Relief Only Realistic With Spending Cuts, Fuest Criticizes Linnemann’s Plan
The president of the Munich Ifo Institute, Clemens Fuest, thinks that the Federal Government’s proposal to ease the…
CDU Secretary General Urges Steep Income Tax Cuts
Carsten Linnemann, the CDU’s general secretary, has pressed the party for clear cuts to the income tax. Speaking…
CDU Employee Wing Urges Party to Shift Course at Federal Congress
Dennis Radtke, the chief of the CDU’s employee wing (CDA), urged his party to change course ahead of…
Hannover 96 Clinches 3-2 Victory Over Hertha BSC as FCK Secures Win Against Fürth
Hannover 96 secured a 3‑2 victory over Hertha BSC on the 22nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Boris…
CDU Party at Stuttgart Shuts Down Alcohol as Merz Orders Ban to Keep Sessions Focused
The CDU is limiting alcohol consumption at its federal party congress, scheduled for next weekend in Stuttgart, following…
Court Lets Bundestag Deny Staff Personalized ID Badges
Employees of members of the German Bundestag are not entitled to a personalized parliamentary badge. A ruling from…
CDU Youth in NRW Urges Decisive Action on KO Drops Ahead of Carnival Peak
Just before the street carnival reaches its peak, the CDU youth wing in North Rhine‑Westphalia is demanding a…
Hubig Stands Against Lowering Criminal Age Amid Spike in Teen Violence
In the debate about the rising extreme violence among children and adolescents, Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has…
German Citizen Benefit Spending Jumps to 57.1 Billion Euros in 2024
In 2024, total payments from the federal government, states and municipalities toward the Bürgergeld rose to €57.1 billion, according…
German Embassy in Iran Stops Issuing Visas
The German Embassy in Iran has temporarily stopped accepting visa applications, the German Foreign Office said to the…
Police Shoot Knife Attacker During Arc de Triomphe Ceremony
A man attempted to attack a police officer with a knife during a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in…
State Security Investigates Potential Attack on Cem Özdemir
By chance a possible arson attempt on Baden‑Württemberg Green Party candidate Cem Özdemir was reportedly thwarted at the end…
Macron Urges Stronger Europe at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, French President Emmanuel Macron echoed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s call for a stronger Europe. “A…
Germany Defence Minister Pistorius Says Ukrainian Front is Stuck
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, a member of the SPD, says the Ukrainian front line is “stuck”. Speaking on…
EU Eyes Germany’s Border Policy Commission to Review Schengen Compliance in March
In March, the European Commission plans to review how Germany applies Schengen rules, reports the “Welt” and Politico…
German Defense Minister Pistorius Presents First Quantum Drone to Ukraine’s President Selenskyj
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) presented a Quantum Systems drone to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Sel Sikryak on Friday, just before the…
Deutsche Bahn to Supply Body‑Cams to All Customer‑Contact Staff by 2026 after Fatal Attacks
After the fatal attack on a train attendant in early February, Deutsche Bahn announced plans to strengthen the safety…
UN Rep Baerbock Demands Women Rights Action Over Epstein Files
UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock criticised how the Epstein files have been handled and called for stronger protection for…
Baerbock Calls Multilateral Order a Giant Opportunity for Europe Ahead of Munich Security Conference
UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock, the Green Party politician, called on Europe to boost its confidence ahead of…
German Agricultural Producer Prices Fall 8.3 % in December 2025 After 5.7 % Drop in November and 1.7 % in October
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) announced that producer prices for agricultural products in December 2025 were 8.3 percent lower than…
Greens Slam Merz’s EU Carbon Trade Overhaul Plans Warn of Market Weakening
Franziska Brantner, co‑chair of the Greens, rejected Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s proposal to overhaul the EU’s existing CO₂‑emission trading system and,…
Greens Block Merz’s EU CO2 Trading Revamp, Warn of Market Weakening
Franziska Brantner, co‑chair of the Green Party, rejected Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) saying that the proposal to overhaul the EU’s existing CO₂‑emissions…
IOC Strips Ukrainian Skeleton Racer of 2026 Accredit Over Memorial Jersey
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revoked the accreditation of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladylsav Heraskevych for the 2026…
IOC Expels Ukrainian Skeletoner Vladylsav Heraskevych From Olympic Accreditations After Commemorative Helmet
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) revoked the accreditation of Ukrainian skeleton rider Vladylsav Heraskevych for the 2026 Winter…
Merz Prepares for Future Clash with Trump
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is reportedly preparing for future confrontations with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, Merz…
Spahn Criticizes Washington Upgrade of AfD as Irritating
Jens Spahn, the CDU parliamentary group leader, sharply criticised how the AfD is treated in U.S. government circles. “It…
Health Minister Laumann Calls for Groundbreaking Nursing Reform
NRW Health Minister Karl‑Josef Laumann (CDU) says the social nursing‑care insurance is a successful model but insists that…
Dax jumps with gains while Mercedes Benz slides
30 a..m. – roughly 0.9 % above the previous day’s closing level. The top movers were Siemens, Commerzbank, Deutsche Telekom and…
Winkler Calls for Parliamentary Review of Germany’s Policy Toward Russia
Historian Heinrich August Winkler urges a comprehensive parliamentary review of Germany’s foreign policy in Eastern Europe. “There are good…
Germany Set to Face Netherlands Serbia and Greece in Nations League
Germany’s national football team will meet the Netherlands, Serbia, and Greece in the next Nations League. The group draw,…
Health Insurers Warn Against Funding Pharma Industry At Taxpayer’s Expense
The German Statutory Health Insurance Federation has formally rejected a proposal that would fund industry policy aimed at…
German Bundestag Speaker Klöckner Visits Gaza’s Yellow Zone Amid Green Party Backlash
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) flew into the Israel‑controlled portion of the Gaza Strip on Thursday. While there she…
German Marshall Fund Takes Aim at Macron Over Russia Push
The president of the trans‑Atlantic think‑tank German Marshall Fund (GMF), Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer, delivered sharp criticism of French…
Hasselmann Dismisses Merkel’s Bid to Nominate Angela Merkel for Presidency
The Greens have denied that they intend to put former German chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) forward for the office…
Citigroup Predicts Continuing AI Stock Boom
Citigroup economist Dirk Willer believes that the market rally sparked by artificial‑intelligence (AI) could keep pulling in gains for…
MTU Urges Urgent EU Fighter Jet Decision Backing Production of Two Jets
MTU, the Munich‑based engine manufacturer that is part of Germany’s DAX group, is urging a political agreement on…
DGB Demands Rich Step Up Share of Social Welfare Costs
Amid the divergent proposals from the Union and SPD to finance the welfare state, the DGB calls for…
Bayern Munich Defeats RB Leipzig 2-0 to Advance in DFB Cup
In the DFB‑Pokal quarter‑final, FC Bayern Munich beat RB Leipzig 2‑0. The game started evenly, with Leipzig’s Christoph Baumgartner seemingly taking…
GD Leader Opposes AfD Contact Ban with Martin Sellner Generation Deutschland Chief Supports Continued Appearances
Jean‑Pascal Hohm, the head of the AfD youth organisation Generation Deutschland, says that AfD politicians should keep appearing alongside the…
German Green Leader Ricarda Lang Considers Social Media Ban For Kids Under 14
Ricarda Lang, a Green Party politician, has said she is now open to banning social‑media use for children under…
ECB Calls for Eurobond Safe Asset to Strengthen EU Financial Stability
The European Central Bank (ECB) appears to be calling for a permanent, collective debt‑issuance scheme in the form…
Gasoline Prices Keep Rising While Diesel Slightly Cheaper for Truck Drivers
Fuel prices for gasoline drivers have edged up again compared with last week, while diesel buyers are currently…
Israel’s IAI Promises Arrow 3 Will Shield Germany from Russian Missiles
Israeli defence company IAI has pledged to shield Germany from Russian rockets with its Arrow 3 missile‑defence system. “They’ll…
Germany Drives Forward Energy Transition
Germany’s transition to renewable energy is making measurable headway according to the latest Energy Transition Monitor published by…
German Berry Harvest 2025 Jumps 23 Percent to 45,700 Tons
In 2025 German growers harvested 45,700 tonnes of bush‑fruits from about 9,000 hectares of farmland. Although the area cultivated dipped…
DAX closes just below 25000 after slight Tuesday dip
On Tuesday the DAX slipped slightly, closing at 24,988 points at the end of Xetra trading-a 0.1 % drop…
Surveys Show Wide Public Opposition to Ending Early Retirement at 63
The recent call for abolishing the so‑called “Retirement at 63” still enjoys very little support among the public.…
Angela Merkel Skips Speeches at CDU Party Conference after Leaving Office
Former Chancellor and CDU leader Angela Merkel will be attending a CDU party conference for the first time since…
Valentine’s Day Gifts Prices Surge in 2025
According to the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), prices for classic Valentine’s Day gifts rose more than usual…
EU Parliament Vice President Calls for European Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein Files
European Parliament vice‑president Katarina Barley, a member of Germany’s SPD, told Handelsblatt that relying solely on the U.S. investigation…
EU Politicians Call for Europol Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
The case of U.S. sex‑crime suspect Jeffrey Epstein should be investigated at the EU level, according to several members…
EU Commission Accuses Meta of Blocking Third‑Party AI in WhatsApp
The European Commission has notified Meta that, in its view, the U.S. tech giant is breaching EU antitrust…
TUI Targets Budget Travel Expansion
Tui is turning its attention to the budget travel market, where it can offer cheaper holiday packages. “We’re…
Carnival Forecasts €2 Billion Revenue Boost for Economy
The economy can expect a revenue level during this carnival season comparable to that of the previous year.…
Municipal Companies Urge German Government to Act Swiftly on Energy Policy
The Association of Municipal Enterprises (VKU) has called on the federal government to take decisive and rapid action…
Police Union Cautiously Responds to SPD’s Rail Security Overhaul Plans
The Police Union (GdP) responded cautiously to the SPD parliamentary group’s plan to reorganise security services at the…
Union and SPD Reject Greens’ Warning of Gas Shortage
The Union and the SPD in the Bundestag dismissed the Green caucus’s warnings of an imminent gas shortage…
Proud LDP Secures Majority in Japan’s House of Representatives Ahead of Parliamentary Victory
During the parliamentary election in Japan, early polling has shown that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has…
German Arms Aid to Poland: Ischinger Calls for Warming Military Ties
Wolfgang Ischinger, the chair of the Munich Security Conference, has called for Germany to gift weapons to Poland. “Poland…
Japan’s LDP Sees Majority in Lower House in Latest Election Forecasts
According to early projections, Japan’s ruling LDP has won a majority in the House of Representatives in the…
Schulze Urges Volunteer Work Requirement for Citizen’s Money Recipients
The new Minister-President of Saxony‑Anhalt, Sven Schulze of the CDU, has called for a stronger obligation on basic‑income recipients…
German Justice Minister Hubig Unveils Rent Reform Plan to Shield Tenants from Costly Furnished Rentals and Short-Term Leases
Bundesjustizministerin Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has outlined a set of proposals aimed at protecting tenants from costly furnished rentals and…
Railway Security Summit Planned After Tragedy Killing Train Conductor
After a killing of a train conductor in Rhineland‑Palatinate, the railway operator is convening a crisis meeting. According…
Linke Accuses Greens of Dishonesty Over Planned Budget Court Challenge
Dietmar Bartsch, a budget expert from the Left, criticised the Greens for preparing to file a lawsuit against the…
Utilities Target Heat Pump Subsidy Cut in New District Heating Zones
In cities, municipalities, and various sectors of the economy, concerns are growing that too few customers will opt…
Federal Drug Commissioner Streeck Warns Of Deadly New Designer Opioid Cychlorphin In Germany
Hendrik Streeck, the federal government’s drug commissioner, has issued a warning about a newly identified designer drug known…
U.S. Stock Markets Rally With Dow Breaking 50,000-Point Barrier
On Friday, U.S. stock exchanges posted a robust rally. By the end of New York trading, the Dow Jones…
Eurojackpot Friday Draw Reveals Winning Numbers
The Friday Eurojackpot drawing took place in the evening, yielding the main numbers 8, 14, 38, 41, 48…
DAX Bounces Back Before Weekend Offset Weekly Loss with Gains
The DAX finished the week higher again. At the Xetra close it stood at 24,721 points, up 0.9 %…
New Heating Law Points to Arrive by End of February
The key points of the long‑promised heating law are set to be presented soon. SPD parliamentary group leader…